Gants blog 2:45 p.m.: Judge McEvoy weighs in

After the hearing, Superior Court Judge Christine M. McEvoy had this to say:

On Gants’ candidacy:
“He has the combination of intellect, intergrity and dedication to the oath that is needed to make a great justice on the SJC.”

On his performance at the hearing:
“His answers displayed the courage, commitment to justice and ability to explain his reasoning in making some unpopular decisions. When you raise your hand to take the oath, that requires you to do what is right even when making unpopualr decisions that may subject you to criticism.”